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Claiming His Hidden Heir: A Secret Baby Romance (Secret Heirs of Billionaires #13)
by Carol Marinelli“Did you forget to tell me about my baby?”He won’t be denied his heir!Buttoned-up PA Cecelia Andrews’s resignation released her secret raw desire for her demanding playboy boss, Luka Kargas. One year after his callous dismissal, Cecelia’s hiding an even greater secret—their daughter! She’ll never let coldhearted Luka make her daughter feel unwanted. But when Luka uncovers her deceit, there’s no escaping the consequences of her passionate surrender…
Claiming His Mistress
by Emma DarcyHe wants her back—on his terms…When hotshot financier Carver Dane attends a masked ball, he isn't expecting a fiery encounter with a woman who ignites the same compelling desire he once knew with Katie Beaumont…Katie is stunned by her response to a sexy stranger.The last time she felt such intense longing was ten years ago—in the arms of a man she was forced to give up.When the masks come off, and the past comes alive, Carver is determined to claim Katie. But as his mistress…or more?
Claiming His Unknown Son (Spanish Secret Heirs Ser. #2)
by Kim LawrenceA long-lost flame is reignited in this enchanting secret heir story by the USA Today–bestselling author The Spaniard’s Surprise Love-Child.Reunited with the rugged billionaire . . . for their son’s sake!Their connection was so unique, their desire unmatched . . . Marisa was the first and last woman Roman Bardales proposed to, and her stark refusal turned his heart to stone. Now, years later, he’s finally discovered the lasting effects of their encounter: his son!Devoted mother Marisa has always craved stability for her and her little boy. But Roman’s reappearance in their lives shakes her very foundations. For he’s not simply staking a claim to his child. He’s reawakening the longing she thought she’d never feel again . . .
Claiming His Wedding Night
by Louise Fuller"You owe me a honeymoon." Addie Farrell's marriage to casino magnate Malachi King lasted exactly one day, until she discovered their love was a sham. Now, with funding for her children's charity about to be cut, Addie must face her husband-and their dangerously seductive chemistry-once again! Humiliated and frustrated after Addie's sudden departure, Malachi seizes the chance to put the power back where it belongs: in his hands. The deal: Malachi will give her the money she desperately needs, if she returns to his side...and finally he will claim his long-awaited wedding night!
Claiming His Wedding Night (Wedlocked!)
by Lee WilkinsonPerdita Boyd must save her family's business and protect her ailing father. So what's she to do when the only investor to step forward is Jared Dangerfield? Her husband!Young and in love, Perdita married Jared in a secret ceremony against her father's wishes. But the marriage was never consummated, as on their wedding night, Perdita caught Jared in bed with another woman.Now Jared is back…to take the business, to take his revenge for being set up, and…to take his wife!
Claiming His Wife (Latin Lovers)
by Diana HamiltonOverwhelmed by her sexy, brand-new Spanish husband, Cassie had let anxiety and inexperience ruin first her wedding night, then her marriage to Roman Fernandez.Now, after a year apart, Cassie has gained self-confidence. But her brother's in serious trouble with Roman, and Cassie returns to Spain to confront him. She soon realizes with a shiver of...excitement?...that her husband has every intention of claiming his wife and testing her newfound confidence-in the bedroom....
Claiming the Cattleman's Heart
by Barbara HannayAll rugged cattle-station owner Daniel Renton wantsis to build a relationship with his motherless daughter.The demons of his past drive him, but when newcomerLily Halliday comes breezing into town, she’s like abreath of fresh air.As he and Lily get to know each other it’s clear a bondis forming, but Daniel guards his heart closely.Lily needs to convince Daniel to trust her-becausea life with him will be worth the wait...
Claiming the Rancher's Heart
by Cindy KirkThe sleepy town of Wildwoods was abuzz with romance ever since a doctoral student decided to come there and find everyone's perfect match. When sophisticated city girl Stacie Summers was paired with rugged cowboy Josh Collins, they both thought it was a terrible mistake. After all, they didn't have a thing in common...other than the spark that instantly flared between them. But even though Josh thought his survey result was way off base, he couldn't push the gregarious Stacie from his mind. And Stacie's low opinion of ranchers inched up with her heart rate whenever Josh was around. Could this unlikely friendship turn into something even unlikelier-love?
Claiming the Royal Innocent: An Emotional and Sensual Romance (Kingdoms & Crowns #2)
by Jennifer HaywardFound When Aleksandra Dimitriou is revealed as the secret daughter of Akathinia's former king, she's torn from her comfortable existence and thrust into the royal world...under the protection of Aristos Nicolades. Forbidden Aristos has orders not to touch the innocent princess, but beautiful Aleksandra calls to the rebellious urges that the self-made Greek tycoon thought he overcame long ago. Forever? As the heat of their desire rises, the rules begin to evaporate. It's soon clear that the person Aristos should be protecting Aleksandra from is himself!
Claire se queda sola
by Marian KeyesLas desgracias se acumulan en la vida de Claire, todo hay que decirlo. Justo el día que da a luz a su primer hijo, la abandona su marido, que ni siquiera tiene la delicadeza de irse con una mujer más delgada que ella. Con una niña recién nacida, unos kilos de más y el cuerpo ensanchado y deforme después del embarazo, Claire se ve obligada a iniciar una nueva vida. Sin embargo, en su extravagante familia irlandesa encontrará un buen paño de lágrimas, y entre la risa y el llanto emprenderá una meteórica recuperación, siendo ella la más sorprendida.«Una excéntrica novela romántica... llena de un malicioso sentido del humor.»New York Times Book Review
Claire Voyant
by Saralee RosenbergOf course the future is a mystery. But the past? This is nuts!Talk about ruin-your-day flights. I'm headed to Florida, when the elderly man seated next to me collapses on my tray table. I swear, if I'd known this was his final boarding call, I would have offered him my pretzels or my New York Times. But no, I was too busy feeling bloated, anxious, depressed, unloved, a failure, and did I mention bloated?You'd be bummed too if you were almost thirty, living back home in Plainview, Long Island, with your at-war parents and loser siblings. If your acting career was such a bust your last film was an X-ray. If your boyfriend and your agent dumped you the same week, but great news! -- They're in love with each other.Could things possibly get any worse? Do you even need to ask?That man on the flight? We were related. And my life story? Nothing like I thought. Oh, and then this fall in the shower? Opened up my psychic senses. Bottom line? I knew nothing about my real past, but suddenly my future was coming in loud and clear!You've got to follow me on this amazing spiritual adventure that sent my life into a tailspin. I promise you love, laughter, oh-my-God secrets, and a ride to the "other side" you'll never forget. But lock the bathroom door. You're not coming out until you've heard it all.Love, Claire
Clammy Clam (Thingy Things #4)
by Chris RaschkaTheme: Feeling shy. Introducing . . . Clammy Clam! It&’s . . . Clammy Clam! And yet, Clammy Clam refuses to say a simple &“hello.&” In this tribute to the silent type, readers are reminded that kids can be unpredictable, requiring improvisation and compromise. Chris Raschka&’s expert balance of visual and textual humor will bring even the shyest of readers out of their shells! This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
A Clandestine Corporate Affair (Black Gold Billionaires #2106)
by Michelle CelmerToo Close for ComfortNothing can put the brakes on Nathan Everett's bid to become Western Oil's CEO. Except dating their chief rival's daughter. But just when he thinks he's put his affair with Ana Birch behind him, there she is, gorgeous as ever...with a baby in tow. And the little boy has the telltale Everett birthmark.With his entire future at stake, Nathan is suddenly struck with a tremendous decision. Does he dare take his clandestine relationship with Ana public and risk losing all he's worked for? Or turn his back on the family he's always been too afraid to want?
Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream
by Jenny HanClara Lee knows exactly what she likes: her best friends, her grandpa, kimchi, candy necklaces, and her dream of becoming the next Little Miss Apple Pie.Clara Lee knows exactly what she doesn't like: when her little sister is being annoying, her mom's fish soup, bad dreams (but Grandpa says they mean good luck), and speaking in front of lots of people (but she'll have to do it for the pageant). After a bad dream, will Clara Lee's luck change for the better? Can she overcome her fear of speaking in public and win Little Miss Apple Pie?
Clare at Eighteen (Clare #3)
by Don RoffJust when you thought Clare Bleecker had faced the darkest corners of Pickman Flats, her story takes a murderous detour under the glitzy lights of Hollywood. In a town where the stars shine bright and secrets lurk in every shadow, Clare finds herself with an opportunity that could be her big break—or her final downfall. When movie producer Lester Bryce is found murdered, Clare is cast not in the role of a lifetime but as the prime suspect in a deadly drama. Talk about creative differences. Now, caught in the spotlight of suspicion, Clare must navigate a labyrinth of lies and deceit in a city known for making and breaking dreams. Hollywood harbors a strange cult with a thirst for celebrity blood, and Clare's own could be next on the altar. As the lines between performance and peril blur, can Clare unveil the truth before the final cut silences her scream? Can you say development hell? The stakes of Clare’s “passion project” are higher, the Tinseltown killers more cunning, and the twists more treacherous than ever before. Clare must use all her cunning to survive this lethal script. Can she “do lunch” and deliver a performance that will clear her name, or will this role prove to be her most deadly? Will Clare win or die? Kill Discriminately, XOXO Clare
Clare at Seventeen (Clare #2)
by Don RoffAfter the tragic events that rocked Pickman Flats, Clare Marie Bleecker is a year older and far wiser. She fights to suppress The Other Clare, practicing a mindful self-care regime that keeps her fierce alternate personality caged. However, the violence in the small Eastern Washington town is only beginning for the vegan serial killer, who’s found a new kind of celebrity and fame. After the disappearance of famed suspense author Lois J. Cain, Clare is hauled into the police station as the primary suspect. Now, she must track down the real kidnapper of her favorite author to prove her innocence to the tough-as-nails police detective Jaqui Zang. However, as corpses start piling up around Clare, she faces even more blame. Clare learns that nothing is as it seems in her new reality. Searching her past for clues, Clare must piece the terrifying puzzle together, and she must do so quickly to save herself and her loved ones from a murderous mystery figure hellbent on playing a dangerous game. Will Clare win or die?
Clare at Sixteen (Clare Bleecker #1)
by Don RoffIf Dexter and Faith (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) had a daughter and raised her in the land of Santa Clarita Diet....she'd be Clare Bleecker. The small town of Pickman Flats offers a bright sunny place filled with quaint shopping and wine tasting. But underneath the town's inviting exterior lies a dark underbelly, a sinister element that lurks in the shadows. Clare is a devoted vegan who goes to Catholic high school, is fastidious in her manner, and also, well, a serial killer. The Other Clare takes over at the most inopportune of times. She tries to keep her inner beast's lust for blood at bay, but it's hard when there are so many creeps around who help to unleash it. What secret lies hidden beneath Pickman Flats? And who is Clare really? If you want answers, well, there's only one way to find out - even if it kills you.Slay Responsibly,XOXO Clare
The Clarence Uh-Oh-Eek-Oops-Yikes Book
by Ryan Matias Brian EllingFrom Cartoon Network's hit show ClarenceIt was the best of times; it was the worst of times......is not how this book begins. But it does talk about pizza poppers, trampolines, trolls, and mudslides. Join Clarence, Jeff, and Sumo in their most daring setting yet: a book of short stories. Does Clarence turn into a werewolf? Will Sumo find the perfect wig? Only time will tell if this book becomes a classic, but it's got five times as many chickens as any Shakespeare play.
The Clarice Bean Collection: 3 books in 1
by Lauren ChildAll three exceptionordinarily good Clarice Bean audiobooks in one!Utterly Me, Clarice Bean: when mysterious things start to happen, Clarice Bean finds it hard to concentrate . . . especially as her best friend, Betty Moody, is nowhere to be seen.Clarice Bean Spells Trouble: Clarice Bean might just be able to get out of a dreaded spelling bee by landing a starring role in the school musical. But when the naughtiest boy in class has a family problem, she does something utterly unexpected.Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now: Clarice Bean has a list of worries, such as Worry No. 9: largish spiders. But lately, she's been more concerned with Worry No. 3: change, and how it sometimes comes along when you least expect it.(P) 2021 The Watts Publishing Group Limited
Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now (Clarice Bean #6)
by Lauren ChildA new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that's how it looks to Clarice Bean, who has been writing her worries in a notebook - things like Worry no. 1: infinity, or Worry no. 3: change. And now that her worst never-imagined worry has happened - her utterly best friend is moving away forever - Clarice doesn't even care about her tickets to the Ruby Redfort, girl detective, film premiere. That is, unless something happens to change things again . . .Lauren Child's trademark wit combines with spot-on insight in this hugely engaging story about childhood worries, unwanted changes and finding friendships in the most surprising places.'Funny, contemporary and perceptive' - Mail on Sunday'A comic and poignant journey' - The Sunday Times'Clarice Bean fans will be delighted by her new adventures . . . Anxieties such as "change" and "having to go back to school after the holidays" will be recognised by everyone, while her ways of approaching them are delightful' - Guardian
Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now (Clarice Bean #6)
by Lauren ChildA witty and insightful book about worries, starring Clarice Bean. Created by Children's Laureate Lauren Child and read by Claire Skinner, star of the BBC's 'Outnumbered'.It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that's how it looks to Clarice Bean, who has been writing her worries in a notebook - things like Worry no. 1: infinity, or Worry no. 3: change. And now that her worst never-imagined worry has happened - her utterly best friend is moving away forever - Clarice doesn't even care about her tickets to the Ruby Redfort, girl detective, film premiere. That is, unless something happens to change things again... Lauren Child's trademark wit combines with spot-on insight in this hugely engaging story about childhood worries, unwanted changes and finding friendships in the most surprising places.'A comic and poignant journey' - The Sunday Times(P) Orchard Books 2013
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble (Clarice Bean #5)
by Lauren ChildA new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why isn't YOU spelt U? Why isn't WHY spelt Y? And why can just opening your mouth get you into some very BIG trouble?Clarice Bean is in non-stop trouble these days - almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, and he is the naughtiest boy in school. Clarice just wants to star in the school play and impress Mrs Wilberton in the spelling bee, but things aren't quite going to plan . . .'Witty and charming. We can't get enough of Clarice Bean.'The Sunday Times
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble (Clarice Bean #5)
by Lauren ChildClarice Bean is back and starring in her second novel! By Children's Laureate Lauren Child.There are so many things in life you can't explain. Like why isn't YOU spelt U? Why isn't WHY spelt Y? And why can just opening your mouth get you into some very BIG trouble?Clarice Bean is in non-stop trouble these days - almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, and he is the naughtiest boy in school. Clarice just wants to star in the school play and impress Mrs Wilberton in the spelling bee, but things aren't quite going to plan...Read by Claire Skinner, star of the hit BBC series 'Outnumbered'.(P) Orchard Books 2013
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble (Pictures described)
by Lauren ChildThe quirky Clarice Bean is in for a spell of trouble -- and shares a lesson about kindness -- in this hilarious, full-length follow-up to UTTERLY ME, CLARICE BEAN. Clarice Bean seems to be in nonstop trouble these days, almost as much as Karl Wrenbury, who is the naughtiest boy at school. If only she could be more like her favorite book character, Ruby Redfort, girl detective, who is very good at getting out of trouble. The problem is, Mrs. Wilberton is planning a spelling bee, and just thinking about it gives Clarice a stomachache. The good news is that there is also going to be a class performance of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and Clarice is exceptionordinarily keen on landing a starring role, so she can get discovered by someone who spots child talents and escape spelling-bee humiliation. But when Karl Wrenbury has a family problem and gets into really big trouble, Clarice does something utterly unexpected, altruistically proving Ruby Redfort's maxim "Never let a good pal down. " The superbly talented Lauren Child returns with another fast-paced, full-length adventure full of wacky wit, visual appeal, and a surprisingly heartwarming twist sure to reel in the most reluctant reader -- and the most inventive speller.
Clarice Bean, That's Me (Clarice Bean Ser.)
by Lauren ChildMeet the fabulously feisty Clarice Bean! In this hilarious picture book from Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.All Clarice Bean wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But that can be hard to find in a house where your little brother is being utterly annoying, your big brother is in the dark tunnel of adolescence and your grandad's pouring soup on his cornflakes . . .A true picture book classic, this is the book that launched the award-winning, bestselling Clarice Bean series!Packed with quirky details and humour, this is perfect for children who are ready to start making the transition from younger picture books to independent reading,"A fresh, playful, wonderfully chaotic look at family life that will make you laugh out loud" IndependentWinner of the Smarties Book Prize